Docbp87
Smoke Into Oblivion
Ah, the perils of art classes. Always great ideas, never the tools to execute. I spent a few years in an art school here, and definitely found that having my own supplies was the only way to get what I wanted.
Art Exposition at my school.
- Thread starter Shmear
- Start date
Wow - that's quite a change in tone. The statement starts with a certain joy and deteriorates into a rather shocking negative comment about the person who has helped you in you work.
So the "problem" with the work not living up to your artistic standards is that, "the damn teacher doesn't even have the decency of having good quality colors."
Do you have any responsibility in your own work - would it be possible to purchase your own "high-quality colors" - any success in your work is all yours, but any shortcomings are the teacher's fault. Seems a bit Narcissistic, doesn't it.
So the person who has been empowering you in your artistic growth does not possess the decency to provide you the learner with materials you consider adequate - does this teacher know that you hold him/her in such low esteem. Is there some retribution you feel you need to exact on this careless teacher?
Back in the day students provided their own materials - so there was no one to blame for such choices - we as artists were held responsible for our own work - seems a better way.
Amazing you produced what you consider to be adequate student work under the tutelage of such an incompetent - perhaps even impostor of an instructor of the arts. We all have our crosses to bear - let's hope that an art teacher lacking decency is the only one that presents itself in a budding career. :cbig:
Shmear
Megan the Great
Chas... This teacher that I had this year did not pay attention at all what so ever to me. When I was struggling to draw a good "face" she couldn't help me because, I quote: Your drawing skill's are out of lead.
When my other art teacher wasn't around I had to do it on my own and wait for the next day to ask for his help.
Th reason behind all this of why I was pissed at her it's because she's lost two of my art works and she denied it, when I know so, she did because she did the same thing to someone else. I will say that I like her as a person out of school, but as a teacher, she sucks, big time.
In the end, I started bringing my own material. In the beginning I didn't because I had to pay 40 bucks for the material all year round. They never worked for me. I felt like it was a waste of money and sadly, I couldn't say No to the 40 bucks. I had to give 40 bucks.
I just know that my work could have been even better. But I gave my best with what I had in the time.
When my other art teacher wasn't around I had to do it on my own and wait for the next day to ask for his help.
Th reason behind all this of why I was pissed at her it's because she's lost two of my art works and she denied it, when I know so, she did because she did the same thing to someone else. I will say that I like her as a person out of school, but as a teacher, she sucks, big time.
In the end, I started bringing my own material. In the beginning I didn't because I had to pay 40 bucks for the material all year round. They never worked for me. I felt like it was a waste of money and sadly, I couldn't say No to the 40 bucks. I had to give 40 bucks.
I just know that my work could have been even better. But I gave my best with what I had in the time.
Docbp87
Smoke Into Oblivion
Wow. Chill out?
I get your point and it is well taken - I should have known it was more complex than first impressions. Lost in translation - Spanish to english and english to wacky artist (that'd be me) Sorry you had that problem - I can commiserate with you - forgot that students have to pay fees for classes - you are right about that for sure. If they're charging for that, it should be there in spades, right!
I must say your drawing work is my favorite - and I think that is because it is closer to your vision for the piece. I've always found the translation of an image from precise drawing to expressive painting to be the most difficult part of the project. It has taken me a lifetime to explore.
Hope you can forgive me for being such a bad boy - should have known you were on top of things. As was said earlier - I was surprised at the shift in tone - it took me for an exciting ride - If you know what I mean - Good Luck and keep up the good work at school :cbig:
Last edited:
jajajaja! know what you mean - :cbig: - thought you understood that - :cbig: - means am chilled. Feel free to read response between artists - you'll note we are simpatico - artists are one another's harshest commentators - Chilled it is - the whole point was the change in tone by first communicator in the chain - :cbig: - see how the smiling cigar smoker keeps appearing throughout the tome - means one is chilled - :cbig:
This whole site is about speaking freely and chilling - :cbig:
Docbp87
Smoke Into Oblivion
No worries. I think there was some confusion, lost in translation, eh? :ccowboy:
Shmear
Megan the Great
I'm glad this worked out just fine. I know you didn't mean any disrespect. It's just that my mom and I where battling for a while with the school about the art teacher I had. Long story short... she couldn't teach me anything new that I didn't know. There was nothing to be done about it.
But I appreciate a lot that you've come forth this way. It say's a lot about you. Thank you.